4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol

1. Solubility Versatility:Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and benzene, making it suitable for a wide range of chemical formulations.

2. High Melting Point:With a melting point of 158–159 °C, it can withstand high temperatures, offering stability in heat-sensitive applications.

3. Low Water Solubility:Its low water solubility makes it ideal for hydrophobic applications, including coatings and resins.

4. Phenolic Odor:The faint phenolic odor allows for quality control recognition, helping to ensure product integrity in various industrial processes.

Product Details

This substance appears as a white, needle-like crystal or flaky powder with a faint phenolic odor. It is soluble in ethanol, acetone, ether, benzene, and dilute alkaline solutions, while it is only slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride and nearly insoluble in water.

4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol

Chemical Properties

Melting point 158-159 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 220 °C4 mm Hg(lit.)
density 1.195
bulk density600kg/m3
vapor pressure <1 Pa (25 °C)
refractive index 1.5542 (estimate)
Fp 227 °C
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility 0.12g/l insoluble
form Liquid
pka10.29±0.10(Predicted)
color Clear light yellow to light orange
OdorPhenol like
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 21.5 ºC
Merck 14,1297
BRN 1107700
Dielectric constant5.0(20℃)
InChIKeyIISBACLAFKSPIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP3.4 at 21.5℃
CAS DataBase Reference80-05-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferencePhenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis-(80-05-7)
EPA Substance Registry System4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (80-05-7)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Statements 37-41-43-62-52
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45-46-39-36/37-61
RIDADR UN 3077 9 / PGIII
WGK Germany 2
RTECS SL6300000
Autoignition Temperature510 °C
TSCA Yes
HS Code 29072300
Hazardous Substances Data80-05-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLC50 (96 hr) in fathead minnow, rainbow trout: 4600, 3000-3500 mg/l (Staples)

4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol

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